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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Want another glimpse into My Secret Saturday? As writers, there is always so much talk about what we wear at home. Lingerie? Yeah, sure. But, if it's winter time, I can promise you my pajamas may come from Victoria's Secret (you know I used to work there?), but they're warm!

Now for my secret. What's under the pajamas? I'm a Scooby-Doo girl! When people ask, nope I don't have any tattoos, but I always joke that if I did ... I'd end up with a Scooby-Doo on my shoulder. While I love pop culture maybe not that much.

Friday, November 29, 2013

One of the best
parts of holiday leftovers is easy-to-cook, ready-made meals afterward. No, I’m
not taking turkey sandwiches or soup, which is good, too, but some diverse
offerings such as ham fried rice and potato pancakes.

5) Turkey Pot
Pie – Make sure to reserve some gravy and shred the turkey. Buy a refrigerated
dough, and gather all those leftover veggies – carrots, peas and sliced
potatoes, and bake until golden.

3) Potato
Pancakes – I know, rarely are there leftover mashed potatoes. But if you made
10 pounds, odds are you’ll have some. Add a bit of breadcrumbs, shape them into
flat pancakes and pan-fry them until golden.

2) Yam Biscuits
– I looked this one up to feature those extra yams hanging around. If they are
not cooked, consider making sweet potato fries. Must be done crispy, and pair
with ranch dressing. For the biscuits recipe, check out Home Cooking. (http://homecooking.about.com/od/breadrecipes/r/blbread21.htm)

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Welcome to the premiere of My Secret Saturday. As you can see, I'm flying solo, but hopefully, I'll have more people sign up as the event continues. Have a secret, inside tidbit or maybe a glimpse into your work-in-progress you'd like to reveal? Join up on the linky below.

Now for my secret!

I love silly, funky socks! Imagine a lift of the pant leg, and wow -- a hidden insight!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? Looking for a little
jingle in your bells? Ah, I’ve got quite the commercial to put you in the …
mood.

Credit my 6-year-old daughter for calling this one to my
attention while watching a Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel. After
getting over my initial shock, I had to rewind it and watch it, again.

I promise, “Jingle Bells” will be going through your mind,
and you’ll probably have to view it more than once:

Seasons greetings!

Update: Guess the commercial is garnering a bit of controversy. Here's a link to a Yahoo story on the issue.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Welcome to this stop of the Dawna Raver’s Scavenger Hunt. Today
happens to be release day of her new novel Severed
Colours. Many congrats to Dawna.

This happens to be my first foray with an author’s scavenger
hunt, and the new ways to spread the word of a release. Seems like quite a bit
of fun. What do you think? Can an author do without a blog tour these days?

Severed
Colours

Colour Wielders #2

Dawna Raver

Published: Nov.
18, 2013

Word Count: 109,000

Romantic Urban
Fantasy

Content Warning: Erotic sexual material and language

Recommended Age: 18+

The epic continues…

Quinn Sinclair trusted Arik Morgaine until he betrayed her.
Scared and alone, she finds herself delivered into the hands of the evil
Morgana le Fay. When Quinn discovers Morgana's plans are beyond demented and
seriously depraved—making life with the Changeling seem like a day at the
beach—she wonders if death is a better option?

Arik Morgaine vowed he'd save Quinn no matter the price.
When his well thought out plans go terribly awry, a desperate and heartbroken
Arik is forced to beg the cruel Triarchia for help. Unwilling to go on without his Älskling, he
answers a question that irrevocably alter their lives.

Can
Arik and Quinn find a way back to each other, or will the price of saving her
rip them apart forever?

About the Author:

Dawna Raver

Dawna
Raver is an author of erotic romance, romantic urban fantasy. When she's not
spending time in her fantasy world, Dawna loves football, reading, and
pretending she's a top chef in the kitchen. Oh, and fawning over her dogs and
husband, sometimes in that order.

"Zaira!"
Arik yelled, standing outside Quinn's _______ in Conifer. Thank the Gods Quinn
wasn't here to see the state of her property. The land was once again battle
scarred. But the state of the royal sibling's home was in ruins. But the
property was the least of Arik's problems. Buildings could be rebuilt. Lands
could be _________.

Broken
hearts weren't so easily mended.

"Arik
Morgaine! Why do you ______ me again? Do you fancy me your beck and call girl?
You risk much by coming here. Morgana will note your absence."

"Arik
Morgaine, it is too late to turn the tide now. The lot is cast. You must stay
the course."

"What
if she can't _______ me? What if—?"

"Stand
and be the man you are." Zaira crossed her arms over her chest, her opal
eyes narrowed as she looked down at him. "Would you rather the Princess
enter the Fading Times? For that is the alternative.”

Arik
forced himself to his feet sans his ______ swagger. "Call the quest completed," Arik
implored. "Let me take her home to the Magykal Realm."

"You
know that is impossible. Once the quest is set only _______ lifts its prohibitions."

"I
know who carries the __________ Valknut," he said, playing his one trump
card.

"Do
you now?" Zaira lifted her perfect white-blonde brows.

"Aibrenne."
Arik ______ his chin and pinioned Zaira with a _________ stare. "And
what's more, I think you've known all along, haven't you?"

"I
will not deny your assertion." Zaira's voice was cool and unaffected as if
they discussed the color of the sky. "Admittedly, I gambled. One that
______ to return the bargained for rewards.

Arik
ground his teeth together. "Why does it seem like I'm the only one who
cares about what's at _____? Screw this! I'm taking Quinn out of there, and
I'll ______ it out myself."

"Arik
Morgaine! You will do no such thing. Either you stay and follow the Princess
into the Marbh Chamber, or you watch her die. Choose now!"

Zaira
blinked rapidly as if she warred with some decision. "I told you both your
_______ would not be an easy one. I will do what I can.

Arik
leaned his head back and howled, letting out his rage, frustration and fear.
His dark emotions manifested into _________ clouds and loud claps of thunder.

Zaira
lifted her eyes heavenward as she ______ for his fit to pass. She shook her
head in a chiding manner. Her ass-long braid shimmied with her ire much the way
a dog's tail ________ when agitated. "It is about faith, Arik
Morgaine."

"Fine,
Emissary, I'll operate on faith." Arik unsheathed Magyk Slayer and planted
it in the ground between himself and Zaira. "But make no _______,"
Arik said and glared down at her. "I swear to the Gods above and all we
hold precious, if Quinn doesn't survive this, I will use the Magyk of Making to
make the _______ of the Dubh War look like a stroll through a field of daisies
on a summer day. Are we clear?"